SE TN Data Tune-Up: HMIS Best Practices (December 2025)

This training provides an overview of HMIS best practices designed to strengthen data quality, support high-performing agencies, and clarify expectations for all HMIS-participating organizations.

• Defines the role of Data Champions and explains why dedicated data leadership is essential for improving data accuracy, consistency, and overall system performance.

• Clarifies what a Data Champion is not, helping agencies set appropriate expectations and avoid assigning unrelated duties to the role.

• Introduces the HMIS Best Practices Checklist, a tool outlining the regular tasks agencies should complete to maintain high-quality, reliable HMIS data.

• Outlines characteristics of high-performing agencies, including timely data entry, thorough internal review, and strong adherence to standardized procedures.

• Breaks down required data quality activities into weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks to support routine monitoring and compliance.

• Presents the updated Data Quality Policy and Resource Guide, including where to access it and how it supports agencies in meeting HMIS standards.

• Emphasizes the importance of agency engagement, feedback, and collaboration in strengthening HMIS processes and data quality across the system.

2025_12 SETN Data Tune Up HMIS Best Practices (2).pptx

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Q1_HMIS_Calendar_and_Best_Practices_Guide.docx

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Q1 HMIS Best Practices Checklist.pdf

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Q1 HMIS Best Practices Checklist.xlsx

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